Reviews by Debbles

This review is for Romeo's of Toorak, Toorak VIC

verified email - 05 Jan 2011

Come here for the best linguine marinara! They don't hold back on the seafood and they have big serves. I only ever order the entree size because I can barely finish that, same goes for the guys so that says something. Great desserts too. Waiting staff are good and friendly which is more than can be said for some of the senior staff who we have on a couple of occasions found cocky and rude. Go and try the marinara!

Approximate cost: $reasonable to cheap for quantity

This review is for Beijing Garden Chinese Restaurant, Dandenong VIC

verified email - 05 Jan 2011

Have been numerous times. In the beginning their food was not only delicious but good priced too - now they are expensive. The service there is exceptional though. The atmosphere definitely calls for refurbishment, probably why there's frequently people ordering take away for home rather than dnig in - it's too cold in feel and look. They used to make THE BEST short soup and also Beef Rengdeng there ever - now, it's like most most places - maybe the chef changed?

Approximate cost: $big price hike

This review is for Copacabana International, Fitzroy VIC

verified email - 05 Jan 2011

Have been there many many times because they were great. The food is great (if you're not vegetarian) there's a lot of Brazilian style cooked meats, there's a huge salad bar (including rice, pasta, bread, vegies, chips etc) which is self serve, about 3-4 bars in there so plenty of choice when one is overcrowded after it turns into a nightclub. However... because we have been there many times, we know the drill. The main downer is the live bands aren't as good as they used to be. The venue is packed in, dinner usually kicks off at about 7ish, a floor show of Rio Carnivale style dancing at about 10ish and then after that, Copa is open as a club where other patrons can pay a door fee to enter (obviously you don't pay this if you've booked dinner there). It's a great place to take someone who has never been there before or experienced Brazilian food and dance - you can guarantee they will be stuffed with food and their eyes will pop out at the floor show, men and women alike. Becomes routine when you've been there multiple times. They need to jazz things up a bit.

This review is for Tantra Indian Restaurant, Doncaster East VIC

verified email - 05 Jan 2011

A group of four of us went for dinner there for a relaxing meal and catchup. First thing to strike us was the personal service. I say personal because they remember everything about your order, likes and dislikes even after your first visit - including your name. The food presentation was gorgeous in unique crockery etc. I remember thinking "that doesn't look like a lot of food" but it was like Mary Poppins' bag - food just kept coming and coming out of this what seemed like smallish bowls. In the end, we couldn't finish the food we ordered. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely go back. Cant remember the final bill amount, but do remember thinking "is that all?" Also - you felt like you had a proper wholesome dinner - no regret food at all! Yum!